Definition of colophon in English:

colophon

noun ˈkɒləf(ə)n

1A publisher's emblem or imprint, usually on the title page of a book.
Example sentencesExamples
- Caxton learned to print in Bruges, using Burgundian styles, texts, and machines, so the earliest English books have a Burgundian feel, most evident in typefaces, layouts, and colophons.
- Expect a new banner this week and changes to the colophon.
- In his long commentary on that adage, Erasmus described the genesis and significance of the anchor and dolphin in the Aldine colophon.
- Old colophons on school books sport two sorts of logo: oblong whorls, rococo scrolls - both in worn morocco.
- The jacket also serves as the cover of the book and once that is taken off, what you usually get is a volume bound in plain rexine, with the title, author and publisher's colophon embossed on the spine.
- Baskin redesigned Blake for the Rainbow Press's colophon.
Synonyms
caption, inscription, dedication, motto, slogan, device, heading, head, title, wording, subtitle, subheading, rubric
1. 1.1historical A statement at the end of a book, typically with a printer's emblem, giving information about its authorship and printing.
  Example sentencesExamples
  The provenance is no longer legible in the colophon.
  He is named in the colophon as one of the publishers and Isaac is named on the title page as the printer.
  Many books have colophons at the end giving the name of one or more scribes, and sometimes giving the names of patrons.
  It is hoped that the author's creation will ultimately be wrapped in the appropriate robes of ritual: a stiff hardcover binding with a glossy dust jacket, acid-free paper and perhaps a colophon page.
  Caxton's prefaces, colophons, and epilogues in particular are self-conscious about authorship, purpose, genre, sources, patronage, medium, and technique.
  The names of some of his patrons are known through his colophons, and it is probable that he primarily earned his living by being a teacher in the richer circles, rather than as a scribe.
  A note in the colophon material states that this comes from a collaborative text-sound installation.
  This page, the colophon, contains the name of the artist, the date of completion, and the name of the person who commissioned the book.

Origin

Early 17th century (denoting a finishing touch): via late Latin from Greek kolophōn 'summit or finishing touch'.

Definition of colophon in US English:

colophon

noun

1A publisher's emblem or imprint, especially one on the title page or spine of a book.
Example sentencesExamples
- Expect a new banner this week and changes to the colophon.
- Caxton learned to print in Bruges, using Burgundian styles, texts, and machines, so the earliest English books have a Burgundian feel, most evident in typefaces, layouts, and colophons.
- In his long commentary on that adage, Erasmus described the genesis and significance of the anchor and dolphin in the Aldine colophon.
- The jacket also serves as the cover of the book and once that is taken off, what you usually get is a volume bound in plain rexine, with the title, author and publisher's colophon embossed on the spine.
- Old colophons on school books sport two sorts of logo: oblong whorls, rococo scrolls - both in worn morocco.
- Baskin redesigned Blake for the Rainbow Press's colophon.
Synonyms
caption, inscription, dedication, motto, slogan, device, heading, head, title, wording, subtitle, subheading, rubric
1. 1.1historical A statement at the end of a book, typically with a printer's emblem, giving information about its authorship and printing.
  Example sentencesExamples
  The names of some of his patrons are known through his colophons, and it is probable that he primarily earned his living by being a teacher in the richer circles, rather than as a scribe.
  The provenance is no longer legible in the colophon.
  He is named in the colophon as one of the publishers and Isaac is named on the title page as the printer.
  This page, the colophon, contains the name of the artist, the date of completion, and the name of the person who commissioned the book.
  A note in the colophon material states that this comes from a collaborative text-sound installation.
  Many books have colophons at the end giving the name of one or more scribes, and sometimes giving the names of patrons.
  Caxton's prefaces, colophons, and epilogues in particular are self-conscious about authorship, purpose, genre, sources, patronage, medium, and technique.
  It is hoped that the author's creation will ultimately be wrapped in the appropriate robes of ritual: a stiff hardcover binding with a glossy dust jacket, acid-free paper and perhaps a colophon page.

Origin

Early 17th century (denoting a finishing touch): via late Latin from Greek kolophōn ‘summit or finishing touch’.

单词	colophon
释义	Definition of colophon in English: colophon noun ˈkɒləf(ə)n 1A publisher's emblem or imprint, usually on the title page of a book. Example sentencesExamples Caxton learned to print in Bruges, using Burgundian styles, texts, and machines, so the earliest English books have a Burgundian feel, most evident in typefaces, layouts, and colophons. Expect a new banner this week and changes to the colophon. In his long commentary on that adage, Erasmus described the genesis and significance of the anchor and dolphin in the Aldine colophon. Old colophons on school books sport two sorts of logo: oblong whorls, rococo scrolls - both in worn morocco. The jacket also serves as the cover of the book and once that is taken off, what you usually get is a volume bound in plain rexine, with the title, author and publisher's colophon embossed on the spine. Baskin redesigned Blake for the Rainbow Press's colophon. Synonyms caption, inscription, dedication, motto, slogan, device, heading, head, title, wording, subtitle, subheading, rubric 1.1historical A statement at the end of a book, typically with a printer's emblem, giving information about its authorship and printing. Example sentencesExamples The provenance is no longer legible in the colophon. He is named in the colophon as one of the publishers and Isaac is named on the title page as the printer. Many books have colophons at the end giving the name of one or more scribes, and sometimes giving the names of patrons. It is hoped that the author's creation will ultimately be wrapped in the appropriate robes of ritual: a stiff hardcover binding with a glossy dust jacket, acid-free paper and perhaps a colophon page. Caxton's prefaces, colophons, and epilogues in particular are self-conscious about authorship, purpose, genre, sources, patronage, medium, and technique. The names of some of his patrons are known through his colophons, and it is probable that he primarily earned his living by being a teacher in the richer circles, rather than as a scribe. A note in the colophon material states that this comes from a collaborative text-sound installation. This page, the colophon, contains the name of the artist, the date of completion, and the name of the person who commissioned the book. Origin Early 17th century (denoting a finishing touch): via late Latin from Greek kolophōn 'summit or finishing touch'. Definition of colophon in US English: colophon noun 1A publisher's emblem or imprint, especially one on the title page or spine of a book. Example sentencesExamples Expect a new banner this week and changes to the colophon. Caxton learned to print in Bruges, using Burgundian styles, texts, and machines, so the earliest English books have a Burgundian feel, most evident in typefaces, layouts, and colophons. In his long commentary on that adage, Erasmus described the genesis and significance of the anchor and dolphin in the Aldine colophon. The jacket also serves as the cover of the book and once that is taken off, what you usually get is a volume bound in plain rexine, with the title, author and publisher's colophon embossed on the spine. Old colophons on school books sport two sorts of logo: oblong whorls, rococo scrolls - both in worn morocco. Baskin redesigned Blake for the Rainbow Press's colophon. Synonyms caption, inscription, dedication, motto, slogan, device, heading, head, title, wording, subtitle, subheading, rubric 1.1historical A statement at the end of a book, typically with a printer's emblem, giving information about its authorship and printing. Example sentencesExamples The names of some of his patrons are known through his colophons, and it is probable that he primarily earned his living by being a teacher in the richer circles, rather than as a scribe. The provenance is no longer legible in the colophon. He is named in the colophon as one of the publishers and Isaac is named on the title page as the printer. This page, the colophon, contains the name of the artist, the date of completion, and the name of the person who commissioned the book. A note in the colophon material states that this comes from a collaborative text-sound installation. Many books have colophons at the end giving the name of one or more scribes, and sometimes giving the names of patrons. Caxton's prefaces, colophons, and epilogues in particular are self-conscious about authorship, purpose, genre, sources, patronage, medium, and technique. It is hoped that the author's creation will ultimately be wrapped in the appropriate robes of ritual: a stiff hardcover binding with a glossy dust jacket, acid-free paper and perhaps a colophon page. Origin Early 17th century (denoting a finishing touch): via late Latin from Greek kolophōn ‘summit or finishing touch’.
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